Name:
Frank A. Wendell
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
42006275
Unit:
503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
1945-02-26
State:
New Jersey
Cemetery:
Manila American Cemetery, Philippines
Plot:
C
Row:
2
Grave:
61
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
Frank A. Wendell entered the military service in New Jersey. He served in the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment as a Private during World War II. PVT Wendell died on February 26, 1945 during the battle for the recapture of Corregidor, Philippines against the defending Japanese garrison on the island and is now buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines.